Detours to Destiny

For I know the plans I have for you, says the Lord. They are plans for good and not for disaster, to give you a future and a hope.

Jeremiah 29:11 (NLT)

1. DIVINE DETOURS DEVELOP AND SHAPE US INTO THE PERSON GOD WANTS US TO BE

Consider it pure joy... whenever you face trials of many kinds, because you know that the testing of your faith produces perseverance.

James 1:2-3 (NIV)

• IT’S WHERE FAITH IS TESTED, CHARACTER IS FORMED, AND OUR DEPENDENCE ON GOD DEEPENS

I have never seen the righteous forsaken...

Psalm 37:25 (NIV)

2. DETOURS POSITION US FOR GREATER IMPACT; IT’S PART OF GOD’S MASTER PLAN

A man’s heart plans his way, but the LORD directs his steps.

Proverbs 16:9 (NKJV)

3. REST IN THE CERTAINTY THAT GOD IS COMPLETELY FAITHFUL TO FULFILL HIS PROMISES IN YOU

Let us hold fast the confession of our hope without wavering, for He who promised is faithful. Hebrews 10:23 (NKJV)

VICTORY GROUP QUESTIONS

1. What unexpected direction or detour has God taken you on in your life?

2. What was your initial reaction when God led you in a direction you did not expect? (eg. Fear, disappointment, frustration, excitement, confusion). Explain.

3. Looking back now, what do you believe God was teaching you through that season? Was there an unexpected blessing? How did you grow spiritually?